I live down in houston and participate at BMW, Porsche and SCCA autox events. I do not believe that I have ever seen an acura NSX at one of these events. Just wondering why Honda's flagship sportscar is not active. Is there something about its handling characteristics that is not conducive to autox? just curious.

 

I do see them from time to time but I believe that the thought is that they are not considered competitively classes mainly because of a very steep second gear.

Etgar

 

And plus not many people can afford to replace NSX tires all the time. Most of the cars that show up to autocrosses are affordable

 

The gearing was an issue for the 5-speed (early) cars... once the 6-speed was released, the speed-in-gear is very similar to the S2000, and the NSX has far more torque. If the S2000 had been classed with the NSX for next season, we were looking at running one. I feel it is the best car for the new A-Stock next year, it's just cost prohibitive as an autocross car. (Read: If I'm going to spend that much money I'm going Road-Racing!)

I'd love to try one for some events next season... anyone know of someone willing to loan one out for me to try? I can help see if it will be competitive. I'll even supply the tires! All kidding aside, I really think it will be a good car if someone decides to run one.

 

I've heard complaints of front tire size and/or suspension - not sure which. I have the idea that the fronts are rather narrow and the suspension may have inappropriate geometry but don't quote me on this...

 

I've autocrossed both the NSX and S2000 with stock street tires...

The NSX requires more finesse and is less tossable - you just have to be smooth. You can almost treat the S2000 throttle as binary compared to the NSX that you have to be very gentle and smooth with.

It's easier to drive an S2000 at the limit than an NSX. With an S2000, you can maximize revs and go in the lowest gear possible. With the NSX, going in 1st is almost out of the question unless you are going straight. In fact, even in 2nd you have to watch that throttle and rear end momentum.